Senate Passes Food Control Bill With Narrow Margin
Washington Aug 8 The Senate approved the food control bill by a slender vote with only seven against and sent it to the president for signature before Friday The measure creates a central government for food fuel and supplies and authorizes the president to purchase and ration necessities including wheat and meat to prevent hoarding It also sets penalties for hoarding and provisions on alcohol and importation in case of need.
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Local Knights of Columbus Help Out Catholic Fund
Knights of Columbus councils across 22 U S locations campaign for a $10,000,000 welfare fund. Committees led by Frank M Downey and others seek donations to support veterans and civil welfare programs as the organization plans nationwide fundraising.
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P AL Lewentin
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Afroplanes Seen Over Cabbage Hill Sunday Night
Local witnesses report two air machines seen near Cabbage Hill as residents Wille and others observed bright lights in the sky. They describe parallel movement and sudden vanishing acts, likening them to distant objects moving northward toward Berliner. A similar report from months ago is recalled.
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Ta Grane
Uni
Anne Great
Timleatened Strike Called in Minnesota
In Minnesota the threatened general strike began today with 460 workers at the Dihert and Auror mines attacking. The strike was called by W. W., with the Men fe Trem Rene involved, marking a tense labor action in the region.
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Vivita
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Auror
Kaiser Strives To Keep Spirit High
Copenhagen Aus A speech by the President urges national unity and resolve amid sacrifices. He recalls the people's deep spirit and the bravery of soldiers, stressing the need to sustain morale until peace and national strength are secured.
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Ener
Arizona Indians on Warpath Reported Flight
On the warpath the Arizona Indians move against the Apaches and Mexicans. Reinforcements from the Otherque tribe of Iadinna are said to join. A pitched battle is anticipated near the San Carlo reserve with heavy losses reported, including nine men found in a dugout in the Sierra ranch.
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San Carlo
Sears
Sierra
Painters Prepare Scenic Backdrop for Happy Canyon Show
The 1917 Happy Canyon production begins scenery work with a permanent pavilion. Directors aim for realism with a waterfall and mountain backdrop. Last year’s pavilion cost about 14000. expected revenue and careful budgeting seek a near break-even result, with more tables and crowd management for 1917 show.
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Ventere
Fondy
Almeop Pheré
Philadelphia Leads In Best Showing Of All Country
The report tracks draft calls and exemptions across districts. New York shows strong participation with 769 of 12 400 examined eligible, while Chicago and Kansas City report many bogus addresses and exemptions claims. Philadelphia reports high exemption claims as the Pacific coast offices note similar patterns.
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Mrs Minnie Rhodes Dies Suddenly at St Anthony’s Hospital
Mrs Minnie Rhodes wife of Leonard Rhodes and daughter of Mrs S Stover died suddenly at St Anthony’s Hospital after a health scare. Born November 2 in Las, she lived in Pendleton since 1901 with a Widowed husband and three children including Ralph J. and Segre aged two. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Marshall of Voltige and Mrs Eva Brown of Pendleton and brothers Joe, Tarra, and Lawrence Stover. Funeral set for 4 clock tomorrow at Pobonrs chivel.
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Norn
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Spiliwan
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Pend Ton
Mie Rhier
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Eva Brown
Pendieton
Joe Tarra
Lawrence Stover
Pobonrs Chivel
Two Convicts Escape from Trem Lay Penitentiary
A garbled report describes two convicts escaping Trem Lay penitentiary. The fragment mentions a byline, alleged pursuit, and a pursuit across a crossing, with vague references to wives, timelines, and meals before fading into incoherence.
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Kaiser May Try to Belgianize Switzerland
A wartime dispatch from Washington notes authorities fear Kaiser plans to reshape Switzerland and threaten the Western front. The report suggests German opportunities could force a major realignment of borders and allied positions, with potential repercussions for neighboring nations and rail links.
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Allies vow Serbia independence amid European tension
London reports pledge on Serbian autonomy as Premier Lloyd George addresses a luncheon. Berlin warns of Britain Germany break and mass mobilization. Russian and Hessian offensives push battles near Belgrade as troops retreat and German heavy actions continue. Rousing statements forecast new fronts with Italy likely to join soon.
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Serbia
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Cecil
Fierce firing heard on Flanders front near Ypres
London and distant towns reported heavy artillery on the Flanders front as Haig announced active bombardment near Ypres and the coast. Canadians push toward Lens Bethune road while German fleet actions in the North Sea spark speculation, with no official disclosures yet.
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Southend
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Ypres
Reading-on
Lens
Coal City
Lens Bethune Road
Flanders
North Sea
Penland Bros Gather Books Free for Soldiers
Penland Bros deliveries volunteers will collect books donated locally to send to soldiers in the United States armies. Mims Nawon, librarian, accepted the offer and asks contributors to deliver wrapped books to Penland Bros. Each book should include the giver's name and address.
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Penland Bros
Penland Few
Insane man kills father and mother in Fresno tragedy
An insane man shot and killed his father and mother at their ranch home near Fresno after claiming long years of alleged wrongs. He surrendered afterward, expressing remorse and admitting motive tied to family unhappiness. Police are investigating the grisly double murder.
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Gary
Hile
Partonite
Troop D Jubilant Over Soon Arrival of Horses
Troop D from Portland learns the Oreo cavalry squadron will be sent to Mockanin. Troopers show determined drills as recruits from Pendleton and Portland join the force. Training under Serjeant McNair and Corporal Caleman focuses on platoon drill and marching tasks amid preparations for deployment.
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Mockanins
Recon
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Beery
Pendleton
Uinekaman
Government seeks ten local men for patriotic service
A report describes a government push to recruit ten local men for patriotic service. It references statements by President Tallin at a morning meeting and notes involvement of officials from the Bastin Aide and Jems io, with details on selection and committee reports surrounding the effort.
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Laterunios
Gorthie
Mo Fernel Gregerteteire
Bastin Aide & Jems Io
Amd
Kennedy
Pacific Coast
Kievaturei
Reetine
Seven Men Missing For Examinations In Draft
In Hilo county, physicals for the first draft were started by County Physician D. J. McFall. Of 30 notified, 24 appeared. 16 examined this morning, with only four likely to be called for re-examination by another physician. Names of those examined are listed from Pendleton, Ukiah, and Pendleton area towns.
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D. J. McFall
Her Phyatciin
Wheat Crop Forecast Ravages 200 Million By Year
Washington reports uncertain wheat production this year with forecasts around 200 million bushels vs. prior estimates near 260 million. Citing early government projections, analysts note spring wheat prospects depend on weather and disease, while winter wheat harvests trend lower than last season.
Bluestem Market Prices and Fragments from Portland
Fragmentary OCR text shows Bluestem pricing at 2.40 and scattered garbled words. The readable data only notes Bluestem and Portland Market context with unclear additional details. No clear events, entities, or dates beyond prices and locations can be established from the readable portion.
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